SMR Unit 2

Learning Target 1

Operations

Learning Targets Assignments:

Part 1 Explain the nature of operations:

Read the following article and watch the powerpoint


and answer the questions at the end of the section. If the article is not available, please see your instructor for a copy

Part 2 Discuss the role of ethics in operations

Choose four (4) of the articles listed this on link, be able to
1. Define Business Ethics
2. List the benefits of managing Ethics
3. List the roles and repsonsibilites of Managing Ethics
4. Describe the difference between a Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct
5. Provide real life examples of ethical issues.
You will have the option of a presentation or a test for this section.

Complete Guide to Ethics Management: An Ethics Toolkit for Managers

• Document Fills Void of Practical Ethics Information for Leaders and Managers
• What is Business Ethics?
• 10 Myths About Business Ethics
• 10 Benefits of Managing Ethics in the Workplace
• One Description of a Highly Ethical Organization
• Ethics Management Programs: An Overview
• 8 Guidelines for Managing Ethics in the Workplace
• 6 Key Roles and Responsibilities in Ethics Management
• Ethics Tools: Codes of Ethics
• Ethics Tools: Codes of Conduct
• Ethics Tools: Policies and Procedures
• Ethics Tools: Resolving Ethical Dilemmas (with Real-to-Life Examples)
• Ethics Tools: Training

Based on you understanding of Operations, discuss the role of ethics in Operations as described in your four articles,
Include the following information:

1. Article Titles
2. Brief Summary of each
3. Key Points overall
4. Any quoted authors
5. application for operations (how would this information impact the operations process)
6. future implications of ethical issues

Go to the presentations link below to choose your method of presenting your findings.

Presentation Options

Please see the rubric link below for grading guidelines.

Rubric

Part 3 Describe the use of technology in operations

Please review the Prezi Presentation and be ready to discuss.
http://prezi.com/ef-vp8r3gnr6/the-strategic-role-of-technology-in-operations/